Whether you realize it or not, this is a pretty big deal folks. M.i is a finalist in the Top Dawg Entertainment Feature Contest; emcees across the country have sent in tracks in the hopes of collaborating with an artist from the T.D.E. roster. According to what I’ve read, each artist was to submit a hook and verse using one of two instrumentals provided by the Top Dawg in-house production team. The winner will receive a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul or Schoolboy Q.

I’m not surprised to say this, but M.i is one of five finalists left in the competition. Top Dawg Entertainment is one of the strongest forces in Hip-Hop right now; it seems as though everything they touch turns to gold. I know I’m going to do my part and push the button to vote. You could be helping a terrifically talented artist get the recognition that he deserves.

You can listen to the track below, and you can listen to the other artist’s tracks here as well as vote.

Hello readers! Thanks to our new friendship with Minneapolis’ premiere music blog, More Cowbell, we are pleased to bring you our first interactive contest with the Minnesota public (sponsored generously by More Cowbell!).

What’s the prize? Free tickets for you and a friend to see the raucous sounds of New York’s dark country darlings O’Death headline at 7th St. Entry on November 10th with Drakkar Sauna and local artists Lucy Michelle & the Velvet Lapelles – and the catch is that we’re not turning anyone away. ANYONE who simply LEAVES A COMMENT BELOW with their Full Name before 5PM ON NOVEMBER 10th will have 2 free tickets waiting for them at the door!

Thanks again to More Cowbell for sponsoring the contest! As a startup blog, we couldn’t appreciate it more. We look forward to seeing you guys and gals at the show! If you want to email us your submission, send it to ryan.buege[at]gmail.com.